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Local obituaries for Batavia, New York and surrounding areas
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Lucille M. Wilcrout
Feb 24, 2025
Lucille M. (Peggy) Wilcrout 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025 at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. Born December 4, 1932, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Martin Kearns and Mary Brundage Kearns. Her loving husband Harry E. Wilcrout passed away in 1999. All of her siblings predeceased her: brothers, Richard, Vernon and Rolland Kearns, and sisters,...
Paul B. Laney
Feb 22, 2025
Oakfield, NY – Paul B. Laney, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 7, 1938, in Batavia, Paul was a lifelong resident of the area. A graduate of Elba Central School, Paul dedicated his professional life to Niagara Mohawk in Batavia where he worked...
Gloria Susan Foster
Feb 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Susan Foster, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, friend, and talented beautician, who lost her courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. She was born on Thursday, June 2nd, 1977, in Batavia, NY. Not only was Gloria a devoted mother to her five...
Kenneth R. Snyder
Feb 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness yet heartfelt celebration of an extraordinary life that we announce the passing of Kenneth R. Snyder, fondly known as "Kenny," who left us on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, March 7th, 1967, in Batavia. Kenny was the adored husband, best friend, and partner in crime of Nadine E. Snyder, whom he...
Clarence Charles Boyer
Feb 15, 2025
Clarence Charles Boyer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Born on Monday, July 15th, 1946, in Brockport, he lived a life marked by dedication, service, and cherished friendships. Clarence was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. His commitment to serve his country...
Lorraine Coppini
Feb 15, 2025
Batavia - Lorraine Coppini, 94 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. She was born August 23rd, 1930 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Neth) Thompson. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Church. She was a secretary for...
Lisa Ann Dioguardi
Feb 14, 2025
Oakfield - Lisa Ann Dioguardi, 57, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1967 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Ronald Dioguardi and Doreen Mann Dioguardi. The family would like to thank the people at the ARC, who were involved in Lisa's care over many, many years. You are truly special people. She...
Franklin P. Lund
Feb 13, 2025
Franklin P. Lund, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Franklin was born April 26, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Harry V. and Mary (Laramy) Lund. He now is together again with his wife, Joyce, daughter, Rhoda and brother, Ralph in heaven. He leaves behind his sons, Rodney (Lori), Randy (Nicola) and...
Kathy Hartwig
Feb 12, 2025
Kathy Loraine Hartwig, 74 left us to meet her lord on Wednesday February 12, 2025. Most recently she had been a resident of the Village Green nursing home in LeRoy. Kathy was born in Batavia on November 10, 1950 to the late Stephen Winfield and Olive Marie (Baube) Mapes. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her Husband...
Leota Hagen
Feb 10, 2025
Leota D. Hagen of Oakfield went to her heavenly home on February 10, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, Allen L. Hagen. Leota was born on November 18, 1927, in Alexander, New York to the late Charles and Bertha Bluman. Leota was a faithful member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church since 1961 and was...
Paul M. Conley
Feb 10, 2025
Batavia - Paul M. Conley passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Paul was born at St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia on March 31, 1947 to the late Clement "Pat" & Grace (Shaw) Conley. Paul graduated from Batavia High School in 1965. After high school Paul began working at Beardsley’s....
Sheri A. Allen
Feb 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sheri A. Allen. She was born on March 10, 1975 in Batavia and passed away on February 9, 2025. Sheri was a dedicated food operation manager at Sodexo in Rochester, where she worked, fostering a sense of camaraderie and professionalism. Her commitment to her community was further exemplified by...
David G. Henry
Feb 9, 2025
David G. Henry, a cherished resident of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Gateway House in Attica. Born in Batavia on Monday, February 22nd, 1943, David led a life marked by service, dedication, and love. David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968, where his steadfast commitment to duty laid a foundation...
Helen B. Batchellor
Feb 8, 2025
Helen Batchellor, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia at the age of 99. Helen was born on August 6, 1925, in Elba, N.Y., the daughter of John Baker and Margaret Coughlin Baker. She graduated from Albion High School in 1943 and married the love of her life,...
Karl Bater
Feb 7, 2025
Bergen – Karl Bater, age 64, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Bergen. Karl was born on June 6, 1960 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Karl & Rose Marie (Costanza) Bater. He enjoyed riding snowmobiles and motorcycles. Karl was an avid fan of Harley’s and rode in many benefit rides. He...
Joseph Maiola
Feb 5, 2025
Joseph Maiola, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on Saturday, May 29th, 1954, in Pignataro, Maggiore, Italy. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on a successful career as a butcher at Shortino's Meat Market in Rochester, New...
Michael L. DeVelder
Feb 1, 2025
Rochester - Michael L. DeVelder, 70 of Rochester passed away on Saturday, (February 1, 2025) at his home in Rochester. Mr. DeVelder was born July 7, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Donald and Betty (Thompson) DeVelder. He was a master of tinkering, tools and the flowers he grew; sharing all of these with a bonus joke. If...
Earl L. Austin
Feb 1, 2025
Earl L. Austin, a longtime resident of Oakfield until moving to Batavia in recent years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on April 26, 1956, in Batavia, Earl was a beloved member of the community known for his kindness and dedication to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Albertina B. Kornow
Feb 1, 2025
Albertina B. Kornow, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Oakfield, New York, on September 21, 1938, to Albert Anauo and Zada Johnson Anauo, she was a beacon of love and dedication to those who knew her. Albertina was a proud graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School, Class of 1957. Following her academic...
Martha J. Richenberg
Jan 25, 2025
Batavia - Martha J. Richenberg, age 98, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Thursday, February 18th, 1926 in Winburne, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Gustav Nowatka and Martha Turik Nowatka. A member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia for over 75 years, Martha was a...
Lucille M. Wilcrout
Feb 24, 2025
Lucille M. (Peggy) Wilcrout 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025 at United Memorial Hospital in Batavia. Born December 4, 1932, in Batavia, a daughter of the late Martin Kearns and Mary Brundage Kearns. Her loving husband Harry E. Wilcrout passed away in 1999. All of her siblings predeceased her: brothers, Richard, Vernon and Rolland Kearns, and sisters,...
Paul B. Laney
Feb 22, 2025
Oakfield, NY – Paul B. Laney, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 7, 1938, in Batavia, Paul was a lifelong resident of the area. A graduate of Elba Central School, Paul dedicated his professional life to Niagara Mohawk in Batavia where he worked...
Gloria Susan Foster
Feb 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Susan Foster, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, friend, and talented beautician, who lost her courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. She was born on Thursday, June 2nd, 1977, in Batavia, NY. Not only was Gloria a devoted mother to her five...
Kenneth R. Snyder
Feb 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness yet heartfelt celebration of an extraordinary life that we announce the passing of Kenneth R. Snyder, fondly known as "Kenny," who left us on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. He was born on Tuesday, March 7th, 1967, in Batavia. Kenny was the adored husband, best friend, and partner in crime of Nadine E. Snyder, whom he...
Clarence Charles Boyer
Feb 15, 2025
Clarence Charles Boyer, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. Born on Monday, July 15th, 1946, in Brockport, he lived a life marked by dedication, service, and cherished friendships. Clarence was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Rifle Marksmanship Badge. His commitment to serve his country...
Lorraine Coppini
Feb 15, 2025
Batavia - Lorraine Coppini, 94 of Batavia passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia, New York. She was born August 23rd, 1930 in Batavia, New York, a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Neth) Thompson. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Church. She was a secretary for...
Lisa Ann Dioguardi
Feb 14, 2025
Oakfield - Lisa Ann Dioguardi, 57, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1967 in Warsaw, a daughter of the late Ronald Dioguardi and Doreen Mann Dioguardi. The family would like to thank the people at the ARC, who were involved in Lisa's care over many, many years. You are truly special people. She...
Franklin P. Lund
Feb 13, 2025
Franklin P. Lund, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Franklin was born April 26, 1934 in Batavia, a son of the late Harry V. and Mary (Laramy) Lund. He now is together again with his wife, Joyce, daughter, Rhoda and brother, Ralph in heaven. He leaves behind his sons, Rodney (Lori), Randy (Nicola) and...
Kathy Hartwig
Feb 12, 2025
Kathy Loraine Hartwig, 74 left us to meet her lord on Wednesday February 12, 2025. Most recently she had been a resident of the Village Green nursing home in LeRoy. Kathy was born in Batavia on November 10, 1950 to the late Stephen Winfield and Olive Marie (Baube) Mapes. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her Husband...
Leota Hagen
Feb 10, 2025
Leota D. Hagen of Oakfield went to her heavenly home on February 10, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 72 years, Allen L. Hagen. Leota was born on November 18, 1927, in Alexander, New York to the late Charles and Bertha Bluman. Leota was a faithful member of the Oakfield United Methodist Church since 1961 and was...
Paul M. Conley
Feb 10, 2025
Batavia - Paul M. Conley passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025 at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Paul was born at St. Jerome Hospital in Batavia on March 31, 1947 to the late Clement "Pat" & Grace (Shaw) Conley. Paul graduated from Batavia High School in 1965. After high school Paul began working at Beardsley’s....
Sheri A. Allen
Feb 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sheri A. Allen. She was born on March 10, 1975 in Batavia and passed away on February 9, 2025. Sheri was a dedicated food operation manager at Sodexo in Rochester, where she worked, fostering a sense of camaraderie and professionalism. Her commitment to her community was further exemplified by...
David G. Henry
Feb 9, 2025
David G. Henry, a cherished resident of Bergen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Gateway House in Attica. Born in Batavia on Monday, February 22nd, 1943, David led a life marked by service, dedication, and love. David proudly served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1968, where his steadfast commitment to duty laid a foundation...
Helen B. Batchellor
Feb 8, 2025
Helen Batchellor, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away Saturday, February 8th, at United Memorial Medical Center in Batavia at the age of 99. Helen was born on August 6, 1925, in Elba, N.Y., the daughter of John Baker and Margaret Coughlin Baker. She graduated from Albion High School in 1943 and married the love of her life,...
Karl Bater
Feb 7, 2025
Bergen – Karl Bater, age 64, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at his home in Bergen. Karl was born on June 6, 1960 in Batavia, New York, a son of the late Karl & Rose Marie (Costanza) Bater. He enjoyed riding snowmobiles and motorcycles. Karl was an avid fan of Harley’s and rode in many benefit rides. He...
Joseph Maiola
Feb 5, 2025
Joseph Maiola, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on Saturday, May 29th, 1954, in Pignataro, Maggiore, Italy. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on a successful career as a butcher at Shortino's Meat Market in Rochester, New...
Michael L. DeVelder
Feb 1, 2025
Rochester - Michael L. DeVelder, 70 of Rochester passed away on Saturday, (February 1, 2025) at his home in Rochester. Mr. DeVelder was born July 7, 1954 in Rochester, a son of the late Donald and Betty (Thompson) DeVelder. He was a master of tinkering, tools and the flowers he grew; sharing all of these with a bonus joke. If...
Earl L. Austin
Feb 1, 2025
Earl L. Austin, a longtime resident of Oakfield until moving to Batavia in recent years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 68.
Born on April 26, 1956, in Batavia, Earl was a beloved member of the community known for his kindness and dedication to his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Albertina B. Kornow
Feb 1, 2025
Albertina B. Kornow, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Oakfield, New York, on September 21, 1938, to Albert Anauo and Zada Johnson Anauo, she was a beacon of love and dedication to those who knew her. Albertina was a proud graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School, Class of 1957. Following her academic...
Martha J. Richenberg
Jan 25, 2025
Batavia - Martha J. Richenberg, age 98, of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born Thursday, February 18th, 1926 in Winburne, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Gustav Nowatka and Martha Turik Nowatka. A member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Batavia for over 75 years, Martha was a...
